Data classification is the first step towards an efficient IT Infrastructure. A dangerous myth exists that backup is a thing of the past. Synchronous and Asynchronous Replication, Hot Sites, Application based data copy, and legacy backup & recovery are different ways of backing up data. However, the backup and recovery method affects the business’s RPO and RTO differently.
We, as experts in the area, are here to help businesses determine what the best methodology is based on the business’s budget and technology requirements and to deploy the appropriate solution to maximize efficiency.
Contact us to evaluate your backup and recovery methodology.
Data classification is the first step toward an efficient IT Infrastructure. A myth exists that backup is a thing of the past. It is a dangerous one.
The terminology may have changed. Synchronous and Asynchronous Replication, Hot Sites, Application based data copy, Data Protection – all that means one thing Backup.
Each of those different processes affects the business RPO and RTO differently.
When was the last time did you talk about your business RTO and RPO? Do you know if your established RTO and RPO are accurate?
Should you synchronously replicate all your data and end up investing more than you should? Or backup everything to virtual or physical tapes only to realize that your business must remain closed after an unexpected disaster?
Or find a balance between the two? It is clearly not black not white when it comes to Back and Recovery. It is shades of gray that encompasses a world of backup solutions.
Sit with us. Let us start with the basics. What is your RTO and RPO?
Have you tested your backup solution to see if they meet your established RTO/RPO?